40 Years in the Making
In 1983, Tim Leatherman started his journey to create the world’s first pliers-based multi-tool. Four decades later, Leatherman is still pushing forward into the future to stay true to Tim’s spirit of perseverance, ingenuity, and innovation. But without you, tools are just steel. In your hands, they save the day. So, cheers to you for making Leatherman what they are today.
Spotlight
The Leatherman® Signal® Multi-Tool
- Needlenose Pliers
- Regular Pliers
- Premium Replaceable Wire Cutters
- Premium Replaceable Hard-Wire Cutters
- Wire Stripper
- 420HC Combo Knife
- Saw
- Hammer
- Awl with Thread Loop
- Can Opener
- Bottle Opener
- ¼" Hex Bit Drive
- Bit Driver
- ¼" Box Wrench
- Carabiner
- 3/16" Box Wrench
- Safety Whistle
- Ferrocerium Rod
- Diamond-Coated Sharpener
Best Sellers
Wave® + Multi-tool
- International best-seller
- Available in stainless steel or black
- 18 tools, including two different pliers and cutters, crimper, wire stripper, two knives, two files, two bit drivers, spring-action scissors, can opener, saw, screwdriver and a ruler
- 4" closed length, 8.5 oz
Arc® Multi-Tool
- Available in stainless steel/black
- 20 tools, including pliers, 2 different cutters, spring-action scissors, eye glass, two bit drivers, file, screw driver and more
- 4¼" closed length, 8.6 oz
Wave®+ Multi-Tool How-To
Raptor® RESCUE
- Favourite of first responders
- Also features a strap cutter and carbide glass breaker
Raptor® Multi-Tool How-To
Curl® Multi-Tool
- Great option for first-time users
- Packed with Leatherman’s iconic features inspired by the Wave+
- Features 15 different tools, including pliers, wire cutters, knife, large bit driver and spring-action scissors
Skeletool® Multi-Tool
- Compact and ultralight, weighing only 5 oz
- 7 essential tools, including pliers, wire cutters, knife, large bit driver, and bottle opener
- One-hand operable features
Sidekick® Multi-Tool
- 14 integrated tools
- Outside-accessible blades can be opened with one hand
- Weight: 7.0 oz
- Includes durable nylon pouch sheath
- Spring-action pliers
Wingman® Multi-Tool
- 14 integrated tools
- Outside-accessible blades can be opened with one hand
- Weight: 7.0 oz
- Spring-action pliers
THE LEATHERMAN STORY
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Leatherman® is committed to bringing you the best multipurpose products to help you solve expected and unexpected problems in everyday life. Their journey started 40 years ago with the world’s first pliers-based multi-tool built by their founder, Tim Leatherman (Yes, there really is a Mr. Leatherman!).
Cabela’s was the first company to stock Tim Leatherman’s revolutionary tool back in 1983, and it’s been a long and prosperous partnership since.
1975
Tim Leatherman and his wife travel to Europe and find themselves without tools to battle leaky hotel plumbing and a finicky European car during minor roadside repairs. Tim has the idea to create a tool that combines the versatility of a scout knife while including pliers.
1978
Tim works on his prototype for 3 years and files for a patent. Upon approaching companies to sell his multi-tool idea, he is shut down because it didn’t fall within the parameters of a knife or tool. Tim continues to face rejection of his idea for another 3.5 years.
1983
Tim and his college-friend turned business-partner, Steve Berliner, receive their first order for 500 tools from Cabela’s and launch their first Leatherman tool. In their first year of business, they hope to sell 4,000 PST (Pocket Survival Tools). Instead, they sell over 30,000.
1993
Over 10 years, Tim and Steve sell over 1 million Pocket Survival Tools from their home base in Oregon, where they continue to make and test all of their products.
2019
In 2019, Leatherman reinvents the multi-tool category with the introduction of Leatherman FREE, a collection of tools that takes its users’ experience to the next level.
2021
In Spring 2021, Leatherman launches the Bond. Inspired by Tim Leatherman’s original PST multi-tool, Bond combines minimal design with 14 highly functional tools for the job at hand.
2023
Leatherman celebrates their 40th Anniversary in operation.